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MOT Test Centres in Torridge
43 MOT test stations in Torridge, Devon (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (16%) test motorcycles, 16 (37%) test Class 7 vans and 20 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
43
#23 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
7
16% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
16
37% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
13 / 6
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Torridge Stations Can Test
Of the 43 listed stations, 43 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Torridge. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 13; three-wheelers can be tested at 6. The stations are spread across Bideford (15), Holsworthy (9), Devon (6), Beaworthy (3) and 7 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 16% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 6 | 14% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 43 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 13 | 30% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 16 | 37% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (23)
Stations in Torridge authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & K GiffordTamar Way | Holsworthy | EX22 6HL | 01409 259403 | 123457 |
| Bassett & SluggettUnit 6 Tamar Technology Park | Holsworthy | EX22 6EW | 01409 253301 | 123457 |
| Beacon GarageDolton | Winkleigh | EX19 8PS | 01805 804240 | 123457 |
| Bideford Auto Services LtdGammaton Road | Devon | EX39 4FG | 01237 471953 | 123457 |
| Bryans GarageUnit 1 Bryan Workshops | Devon | EX22 7YH | 01409 220042 | 123457 |
| D & S Recovery LimitedUnit 5 | Bideford | EX39 3HN | 01237 422816 | 123457 |
| Dfm MotorsUnit 3E | Holsworthy | EX22 7SF | 01409 241380 | 123457 |
| Fast Lane Motors LtdKennelands | Holsworthy | EX22 7YD | 01409 281373 | 123457 |
| Guscotts Coaches LtdThe Garage | Beaworthy | EX21 5TL | 01409 221661 | 123457 |
| H J Wickett and CoCentral Garage | Holsworthy | EX22 7SZ | 01409 241217 | 123457 |
| Jk Auto-TekKynocks Industrial Estate | Bideford | EX39 4DT | 01237 478746 | 123457 |
| John Sampson Auto RepairsPark Farm Garage | Holsworthy | EX22 7SQ | 01409 241077 | 123457 |
| Mid Devon Motor Co (Winkleigh) LimitedExeter Road | Winkleigh | EX19 8JJ | 01837 83334 | 123457 |
| Monkleigh GarageMonkleigh | Bideford | EX39 5JS | 01805 623157 | 123457 |
| Paul Blackmore Motor RepairsBidna Yard | Bideford | EX39 1LZ | 01237 423781 | 123457 |
| Pit Stop Garage (SW) LtdUnits A2-A3 Torridge Way | Devon | EX22 6EP | 01409 255552 | 123457 |
| Prance Motor ServicesUnit 1 | Devon | EX39 3HN | 01237 478462 | 123457 |
| Robinsons Garage LtdHorns Cross | Bideford | EX39 5DG | 01237 451248 | 123457 |
| The Beaford GarageBeaford | Winkleigh | EX19 8LJ | 01805 603212 | 123457 |
| Tt WorkshopTall Trees Workshop | Buckland Filleigh | EX21 5RN | 01409 281257 | 123457 |
| W Sanders and Sons LtdHorrels Ford Garage | Holsworthy | EX22 7NU | 01409 261212 | 123457 |
| Warmingtons GarageNutaberry Hill | Bideford | EX39 4EA | 01237 471975 | 123457 |
| Watertown Garage LtdTorridge Road | Bideford | EX39 1NG | 01237 474425 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Torridge authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Auto ServicesUnit 13 | Bideford | EX39 4FG | 01237 237170 | 123457 |
| Bathwick Tyres BidefordThe Pill | Bideford | EX39 2PF | 01237 423443 | 123457 |
| Beara Cross GarageHighampton | Beaworthy | EX21 5LA | 01409 231275 | 123457 |
| Blights Motors LtdHandy Cross | Bideford | EX39 3ET | 01237 472282 | 123457 |
| Boards Vehicle RepairsUnit 2F | Bideford | EX39 4LQ | 01237 423311 | 123457 |
| Chilsworthy MOT CentreFeathercourt | Holsworthy | EX22 7BG | 01409 259153 | 123457 |
| Endford GarageShebbear | Beaworthy | EX21 5SG | 01409 281257 | 123457 |
| G Andrew and SonsThe Garage | Bideford | EX39 5QH | 01237 431245 | 123457 |
| Half Barn Garage LimitedUnit 6 Nuttabery Yard | N. Devon | EX39 4EA | 01237 479273 | 123457 |
| High Bullen GarageSt Giles In The Wood | Torrington | EX38 7JA | 01805 623177 | 123457 |
| Keefe and Son Engineering LtdUnit 7 Performance Park | Devon | EX39 3FW | 01237 477289 | 123457 |
| M & G Autos (Shebbear) LtdShebbear | Devon | EX21 5SH | 01409 281240 | 123457 |
| Mr Steves GarageUnits 2A And 2B | Great Torrington | EX38 7HP | 01805 624239 | 123457 |
| Ms Auto Repairs (Bideford) LimitedUnit 9 | Bideford | EX39 3HN | 01237 476900 | 123457 |
| Passion 4 CarsKingsley Road | Bideford | EX39 2PF | 01237 423301 | 123457 |
| Pyworthy MOT LtdKitty Park | Holsworthy | EX22 6SZ | 01409 254275 | 123457 |
| Rydon Car SalesNortham Road | Bideford | EX39 3NH | 01237 477887 | 123457 |
| St Giles Service StationSt Giles On The Heath | Launceston | PL15 9ST | 01566 772972 | 123457 |
| Waghorns WheelsPart Hatchmoor Mill | Torrington | EX38 7HP | 01805 625601 | 123457 |
| West Ride GarageUnit 9 Plantation Court | Bideford,devon | EX39 3HN | 01237 472020 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Torridge
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
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- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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